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Nursing News & Events

Nursing News & Events

CNNB shares relevant nursing information and events that may be of interest to registrants.

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Strategic Plan 2024-28

Strategic Plan 2024-28

CNNB’s Board of Directors support a strategic plan that supports the vision and mission of the organization.

How to get involved with CNNB?

How to get involved with CNNB?

CNNB offers registrants multiple ways to participate in regulating the nursing profession.

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How to File a Complaint

How to File a Complaint

Learn how to file a complaint with CNNB regarding a nurse’s practice.

Search Decisions

Search Decisions

Search decisions imposed on nurses’ registrations as a result of CNNB complaints process.

Upcoming Hearings

Upcoming Hearings

Dates and viewing instructions for upcoming hearings presented via livestream.

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How to Renew Your Registration

How to Renew Your Registration

How to renew your registration and keep your profile up-to-date.

Verification of Registration

Verification of Registration

Request verification of registration from CNNB.

CNNB Registration Data

CNNB Registration Data

CNNB nurse registration statistics for recent practice years.

Internationally Educated Applicants

Internationally Educated Applicants

A step-by-step registration guide for international nurse applicants.

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Document Library

Document Library

CNNB offers a variety of documents including standards, guidelines and FAQs to support nursing practice.

Practice Consultation Trends

Practice Consultation Trends

Summary of the top consultation topics for the 2nd quarter of 2026.

Toolkits, Webinars & Quizzes

Toolkits, Webinars & Quizzes

CNNB offers various webinars and toolkits to support nursing practice.

Continuing Competence Program

Continuing Competence Program

All RNs and NPs must complete the CCP as part of their registration renewal requirements.

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Temporary Registration

Registration Requirements

2026 2025 2024
February 28 May 31 August 31 November 30 February 28 May 31 August 31 November 30 February 28 May 31 August 31 November 30
Newly Registered Graduates of New Brunswick Programs 24 79 — — 16 81 238 279 15 86 258 295
Newly Registered Graduates from Programs in Other Canadian Jurisdictions 4 4 — — 3 6 10 12 45 205 242 246
Newly Registered Nurses from Other Canadian Jurisdictions 149 63 — — 192 358 463 518 374 759 955 1,087
Newly Registered Internationally Educated Nurses 28 39 — — 8 21 36 57 21 32 49 64
Total Active Practice RNs 9,269 9,510 — — 9,090 9,421 9,860 10,028 9,044 9,835 10,326 10,621
Total Active Practice NPs 472 480 — — 435 453 502 517 399 439 454 473

Applicants who have scheduled an NCLEX-RN may apply for a temporary registration permit (TRP). The TRP allows you to practise as a graduate nurse (GN), with restrictions, while you wait to write and pass the NCLEX-RN.

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It is illegal to practise nursing without a valid registration in New Brunswick. You must have Temporary registration to begin orientation and/or work as a graduate nurse.

TRPs are issued for periods of six months provided that:

  • The applicant applies for the TRP within 12 months from the date that the nursing program was completed.
  • The applicant is scheduled to write the NCLEX-RN within the following six months.
  • The TRP Fee is remitted to CNNB.

TRPs may be extended for six-month periods (to a maximum of 24 months from the date the candidate is first deemed eligible) provided that:

  • The application for TRP is completed and extension fee remitted to CNNB,
  • The applicant has written the NCLEX-RN at least once during the previous six-month period.
  • The applicant is scheduled to write the NCLEX-RN within the following six months.

Application processing fee

$100 + taxes (non-refundable)

Initial Temporary Registration Permit (TRP)

$100 + taxes (non-refundable)

TRP Renewal

$50 + taxes (non-refundable)

Reinstatement of lapsed TRP

$100+ taxes (non-refundable)
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 08:30-16:30
  • Phone: 506-458-8731
  • Toll-free (NB): 1-800-442-4417
  • Fax: 506-459-2838
  • CNNB Headquarters
  • 590 Brunswick St.
  • Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • Canada E3B 1H5

The College of Nursing of New Brunswick does not assume liability, implied or explicit, for errors or omissions in the information contained on this web site.

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